IN CONVERSATION

Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.

Abdoulaye SOW : From Healing to Art: “Nature is our Teacher.”
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Abdoulaye SOW : From Healing to Art: “Nature is our Teacher.”

The art of Abdoulaye SOW is both an ode to nature and a tribute to ancestral knowledge. Using pigments extracted from the Mbant Maré plant, a natural remedy that once healed him, SOW delves into the essence of human existence, urging us to reconnect with the Earth as a vital source of wisdom. While deeply inspired by Mother Nature, the artist draws even greater influence from his own mother, whose presence and teachings have left a profound imprint on his artistic identity. The cure lies in nature, he reminds us. We must embrace it, alongside spirituality, to reach a higher state of consciousness.

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A closer look at Barry YUSUFU’s future classics
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A closer look at Barry YUSUFU’s future classics

A deep thinker with a contemplative mind, Barry YUSUFU in this interview shares his reflections with Mayi Arts as we retrace the steps of his singular artistic journey. The Nigerian-born artist is currently based in London, where he is completing a Master’s degree at Central Saint Martins.

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Sacred Womanhood

Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’

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